The 1908 edition of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in the New Hudson Shakespeare series was published by Ginn and Company. The text was introduced and annotated by Shakespearean scholar Henry Norman Hudson. As an educational text from the early 20th century, it includes more than just the play itself.
Features of the 1908 edition
Editor: The book features an extensive introduction and notes by Henry Norman Hudson, LL.D..
Content: In addition to the play's text, the volume includes a range of contextual information for students.
An introduction covering the historical sources Shakespeare used, the date of the play's composition, and a deep analysis of the play by act and scene.
Commentary on the play's versification, diction, and characters.
A chronological chart of Shakespeare's life.
Format: The book was released as a hardcover, with some listings from the period describing it as having blue cloth with black lettering. The pages are typically described as being tanned with some foxing due to their age.
Text and notes: The play's text is supplemented with numerous footnotes. These footnotes explain variants in the text and include editor's notes to clarify meaning.
Indexes: The edition contains two separate indexes: one for words and phrases in the text and another for quotations from Plutarch, a major source for the play